1962 Seat 1400 vs. 1968 Simca 1100
To start off, 1968 Simca 1100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1100 (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1968 Simca 1100.
Because 1962 Seat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Simca 1100 (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Seat 1400 | 1968 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Seat | Simca |
Model | 1400 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |